FAA PPL flying in UK.....

[lenny4878]

Hey guys,

I know this is an but since there are a lot of new rules after Apr 2014 and Google doesn't really help so i have to ask here.

I have a FAA PPL and will be heading to UK for a one month vacation. I know that I may be able to fly N-reg aeroplanes but couldn't find any place renting them online. Would be appreciate if anyone can refer me some flying schools renting them (preferably near London).

Also for flying the G-reg planes, it seems to me that I need sort of validation from CAA which would be good for a year. But I couldn't find the exactly application form or procedure on their website (i can fond a 2009 form which I don't know if it is valid now and it seems for application for commercial pilots). Would be appreciate if someone can share the link for application with me.

Many thanks!

Lenny

[chevvron]

Try http://nregaviation.co.uk based at Fairoaks which is south west of London near Woking; has a Piper Archer for rent. The owner also has a Cub and an SR22 but I don't think they're for rent.
e-mail [email protected]

[Mach Jump]

Hi Lenny. Welcome to PPRune.

The requirement for validation of an FAA Airman certificate for private flights in UK registered aircraft has been postponed until April 2016.

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/Informa...ice2015028.pdf

MJ

[n5296s]

Does anyone have a pointer to what the process will be when it does come into force, since it would also affect me? (Assuming of course that they don't just continue indefinitely to postpone it a year at a time).

[piperboy84]

I hope I they keep postponing or I'm buggered, will have to get myself a UK license, not sure the old noggins could handle all the written tests.

[Mach Jump]

I hope I they keep postponing or I'm buggered...

I doubt they will postpone it any further, PB. I think you will have to get an EASA licence, unless you only intend to fly UK registered 'Annex 2' aircraft, In which case, my understanding is that you can continue to fly them with your FAA Airman's Certificate.

The present requirements for conversion to an EASA Licence are as follows. I don't know what they intend drop from the list.


CONVERSION OF LICENCES

1. A PPL/BPL/SPL, a CPL or an ATPL licence issued in compliance with the requirements of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention by a third country may be converted into a Part-FCL PPL/BPL/SPL with a single-pilot class or type rating by the competent authority of a Member State.

The pilot shall apply to the competent authority of the Member State where he/she resides or is established.

2. The holder of the licence shall comply with the following minimum requirements, for the relevant aircraft category:
(a) pass a written examination in Air Law and Human Performance;

(b) pass the PPL, BPL or SPL skill test, as relevant, in accordance with Part-FCL;

(c) fulfil the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating, in accordance with Subpart H;

(d) hold at least a Class 2 medical certificate, issued in accordance with Part-Medical;

(e) demonstrate that he/she has acquired language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055;

(f) have completed at least 100 hours of flight time as a pilot.



MJ

[englishal]

Isn't it that the validation rules DO NOT APPLY to non EU operators (pilots), who are deemed already validated? So a US citizen coming to the UK can fly a G reg with no formality. Also a brit living outside the EU is not required to have a validation.

For example, if I were a permanent resident of say Brazil and I came back to the UK then I can fly a G reg or N reg without having an EASA licence. If I moved back to the UK then I would require one.